I-6200 IJNC RESOURCE CENTERS / MEDIA CENTERS / SCHOOL LIBRARIES
The Governing Board recognizes the importance of an adequately staffed,
well-equipped, and well-furnished library media center in each school for
the achievement of quality education. In implementing this concept, the
Governing Board shall make every effort, within the financial resources of
the District, to provide such library media centers in the District schools.
The Governing Board accepts and adopts the philosophy expressed by the
National Council of Teachers of English regarding the students' right to
read, as follows:
The right to read, like all rights embedded in our constitutional
traditions, can be used wisely or foolishly. In many ways education is
an effort to improve the quality of the choices which are the exercise
of this right. For this reason, we respect the right of individuals to be
selective in their own reading and of individuals and groups to
express their views for the guidance of others. But for the same
reason, we oppose efforts by individuals or groups to limit the
freedom of choice of others or to impose their own standards or tests
upon a community at large. [National Council of Teachers of
English. The Students' Right to Read. Champaign, Ill.: the Council,
1962. p.8]
Adopted: date of manual adoption
LEGAL REF.: A.R.S. 15-341(A)(4)
15-362
41-1354
I-6211 IJNC-RA
RESOURCE CENTERS / MEDIA CENTERS / SCHOOL LIBRARIES
(INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES FOR STUDENTS)
The Governing Board recognizes the students' needs for a variety of
instructional resources to accomplish the goals and objectives of curriculum
and instruction adopted by the Board.
Instructional resources to meet the needs of the students shall include, but
are not limited to, books, films, film strips, television programs, pamphlets,
brochures, magazines, posters, pictures, computer software and hardware,
demonstrations, and guest speakers.
Adopted: date of manual adoption
I-6212 IJNC-RB
RESOURCE CENTERS / MEDIA CENTERS / SCHOOL LIBRARIES
(INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES FOR TEACHERS)
Audiovisual Materials
At the beginning of each school year, every teacher shall be provided with a
catalog of audiovisual materials, including films, film strips, and other
audiovisual material and services available from the District materials
center. The materials center shall be responsible for preparing and
distributing the catalogs.
Principals shall be responsible for organizing the requisitioning and use of
audiovisual materials at each of the schools so as to achieve effective
utilization and safekeeping of such resources.
Adopted: date of manual adoption
I-6311 IJND-R
TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES
(Movies/Videos/Software Programs)
In elementary schools, teachers must notify parents in advance when they
plan to show movies/videos with a rating of PG. Form IJND-E must be
completed by the teacher and used to inform parents of the proposed
viewing. Movies/videos with ratings above PG (PG-13, R, or NC-17) are not
to be shown. This includes movies/videos shown in the classroom or any
District facility (this includes buses and motels where students are present).
Parents have the right to deny permission for their children to view a
particular movie/video (see permission on form IJND-E).
In middle schools, teachers must notify parents in advance when they plan
to show movies/videos with a rating of PG-13. Form IJND-E must be
completed by the teacher and used to inform parents of the proposed
viewing. Movies/videos with ratings above PG-13 (R and NC-17) are not to
be shown. This includes movies/videos shown in the classroom or any
District facility (this includes buses and motels where students are present).
Parents have the right to deny permission for their children to view a
particular movie/video (see permission on form IJND-E).
In high schools, teachers must notify parents in advance when they plan to
show movies/videos with a rating of R. Form IJND-E must be completed by
the teacher and used to inform parents of the proposed viewing.
Movies/videos with ratings above R (NC-17) are not to be shown. This
includes movies/videos shown in the classroom or any District facility (this
includes buses and motels where students are present). Parents have the
right to deny permission for their children to view a particular movie/video
(see permission on form IJND-E).
Use of Media in Schools
It is the responsibility of Amphitheater Public Schools employees to use
sound professional judgment in the selection of media to be used with
students. With regard to the use of video/films and computer software, the
following issues must be considered:
General Guidelines
Every video, film, and computer software program used in a school
must be used to add value to the instructional program; there shall be
specific rationale designating the selection's instructional benefits.
Instructional media selected primarily for recreation as rewards, etc.,
shall be limited in frequency. Use of copyrighted media rented or
purchased for private home use is prohibited, except for limited excerpts
allowed by "The Fair Use Doctrine".
If a video, film, and computer software program selected to be shown
in school has potential for controversy or contains any element listed on
form IJND-E (on file in the principal's office), then form IJND-E shall be
completed and sent to parents to obtain approval in writing for their
child to view it.
School personnel must preview all media before showing to students.
The use of television programming, other than for specific
instructional purposes, is inappropriate. Having televisions tuned to
broadcasts of general programming while students are working
independently is an unacceptable practice, which diminishes quality
work habits. Live broadcasts of historical events including live speeches,
space exploration, or state funerals are permissible.
Age appropriateness. The content of any media shall be selected with the
age and maturity of the students in mind.
The copyright law. Employees of the school system are expected to
adhere to the provisions of the copyright law. School system personnel shall
be aware of and must abide by the following guidelines/rules:
Showing videos/films in schools are recognized as public
performances. The legal definition of a public performance is "a place
open to the public...where...people outside the normal circle of family and
its social acquaintances are gathered". Only the copyright holder has the
right to authorize a public performance.
It is illegal for District personnel to rent or purchase videos produced
for home use and show them exclusively for reward or recreational
purposes. Use of videos/films produced for home use must be based on
specific rationale designating the selection's instructional benefits, and
only the excerpts required for the instructional purpose may be used
under "The Fair Use Doctrine".
Videos, films, and computer software used in schools must be
obtained through authorized educational producers and/or distributors
that provide public performance rights within the purchase and/or rental
price.
Adopted: date of manual adoption
Revised: April 24, 2001
I-6331 IJND-E
TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES
(Movies/Videos)
TEACHER REQUEST/PERMISSION FORM
FOR MOVIE/VIDEO USE
Date of Request: _
Teacher and School:
Course Title and/or Grade:
Movie/Video Title: _
Movie/Video Rating (circle one): G PG PG-13 R NR-(not rated)
Amount of the movie/video to be shown (minutes):
Proposed date(s) of viewing:
The Amphitheater Public Schools recognize that film/video shall only be
used to enhance instruction. Please explain why you believe that this
film/video excerpt is essential to your course/unit of study (continue on an
attached sheet of paper if necessary).
Excerpt contains (check all that apply):
o None of the following o Adult language o Human sexual behavior
o Violence o Graphic content o Illicit drug or alcohol use
What alternative arrangement/assignment do you propose for a student
whose parent does not give permission for his/her child's viewing of this
movie/video? (Continue on an attached sheet of paper if necessary).
RESOURCE CENTERS / MEDIA CENTERS / SCHOOL LIBRARIES
The Governing Board recognizes the importance of an adequately staffed,
well-equipped, and well-furnished library media center in each school for
the achievement of quality education. In implementing this concept, the
Governing Board shall make every effort, within the financial resources of
the District, to provide such library media centers in the District schools.
The Governing Board accepts and adopts the philosophy expressed by the
National Council of Teachers of English regarding the students' right to
read, as follows:
The right to read, like all rights embedded in our constitutional
traditions, can be used wisely or foolishly. In many ways education is
an effort to improve the quality of the choices which are the exercise
of this right. For this reason, we respect the right of individuals to be
selective in their own reading and of individuals and groups to
express their views for the guidance of others. But for the same
reason, we oppose efforts by individuals or groups to limit the
freedom of choice of others or to impose their own standards or tests
upon a community at large. [National Council of Teachers of
English. The Students' Right to Read. Champaign, Ill.: the Council,
1962. p.8]
Adopted: date of manual adoption
LEGAL REF.: A.R.S. 15-341(A)(4)
15-362
41-1354
I-6211 IJNC-RA
RESOURCE CENTERS / MEDIA CENTERS / SCHOOL LIBRARIES
(INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES FOR STUDENTS)
The Governing Board recognizes the students' needs for a variety of
instructional resources to accomplish the goals and objectives of curriculum
and instruction adopted by the Board.
Instructional resources to meet the needs of the students shall include, but
are not limited to, books, films, film strips, television programs, pamphlets,
brochures, magazines, posters, pictures, computer software and hardware,
demonstrations, and guest speakers.
Adopted: date of manual adoption
I-6212 IJNC-RB
RESOURCE CENTERS / MEDIA CENTERS / SCHOOL LIBRARIES
(INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES FOR TEACHERS)
Audiovisual Materials
At the beginning of each school year, every teacher shall be provided with a
catalog of audiovisual materials, including films, film strips, and other
audiovisual material and services available from the District materials
center. The materials center shall be responsible for preparing and
distributing the catalogs.
Principals shall be responsible for organizing the requisitioning and use of
audiovisual materials at each of the schools so as to achieve effective
utilization and safekeeping of such resources.
Adopted: date of manual adoption
I-6311 IJND-R
TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES
(Movies/Videos/Software Programs)
In elementary schools, teachers must notify parents in advance when they
plan to show movies/videos with a rating of PG. Form IJND-E must be
completed by the teacher and used to inform parents of the proposed
viewing. Movies/videos with ratings above PG (PG-13, R, or NC-17) are not
to be shown. This includes movies/videos shown in the classroom or any
District facility (this includes buses and motels where students are present).
Parents have the right to deny permission for their children to view a
particular movie/video (see permission on form IJND-E).
In middle schools, teachers must notify parents in advance when they plan
to show movies/videos with a rating of PG-13. Form IJND-E must be
completed by the teacher and used to inform parents of the proposed
viewing. Movies/videos with ratings above PG-13 (R and NC-17) are not to
be shown. This includes movies/videos shown in the classroom or any
District facility (this includes buses and motels where students are present).
Parents have the right to deny permission for their children to view a
particular movie/video (see permission on form IJND-E).
show movies/videos with a rating of R. Form IJND-E must be completed by
the teacher and used to inform parents of the proposed viewing.
Movies/videos with ratings above R (NC-17) are not to be shown. This
includes movies/videos shown in the classroom or any District facility (this
includes buses and motels where students are present). Parents have the
right to deny permission for their children to view a particular movie/video
(see permission on form IJND-E).
Use of Media in Schools
It is the responsibility of Amphitheater Public Schools employees to use
sound professional judgment in the selection of media to be used with
students. With regard to the use of video/films and computer software, the
following issues must be considered:
General Guidelines
Every video, film, and computer software program used in a school
must be used to add value to the instructional program; there shall be
specific rationale designating the selection's instructional benefits.
Instructional media selected primarily for recreation as rewards, etc.,
shall be limited in frequency. Use of copyrighted media rented or
purchased for private home use is prohibited, except for limited excerpts
allowed by "The Fair Use Doctrine".
If a video, film, and computer software program selected to be shown
in school has potential for controversy or contains any element listed on
form IJND-E (on file in the principal's office), then form IJND-E shall be
completed and sent to parents to obtain approval in writing for their
child to view it.
School personnel must preview all media before showing to students.
The use of television programming, other than for specific
instructional purposes, is inappropriate. Having televisions tuned to
broadcasts of general programming while students are working
independently is an unacceptable practice, which diminishes quality
work habits. Live broadcasts of historical events including live speeches,
space exploration, or state funerals are permissible.
Age appropriateness. The content of any media shall be selected with the
age and maturity of the students in mind.
The copyright law. Employees of the school system are expected to
adhere to the provisions of the copyright law. School system personnel shall
be aware of and must abide by the following guidelines/rules:
Showing videos/films in schools are recognized as public
performances. The legal definition of a public performance is "a place
open to the public...where...people outside the normal circle of family and
its social acquaintances are gathered". Only the copyright holder has the
right to authorize a public performance.
It is illegal for District personnel to rent or purchase videos produced
for home use and show them exclusively for reward or recreational
purposes. Use of videos/films produced for home use must be based on
specific rationale designating the selection's instructional benefits, and
only the excerpts required for the instructional purpose may be used
under "The Fair Use Doctrine".
Videos, films, and computer software used in schools must be
obtained through authorized educational producers and/or distributors
that provide public performance rights within the purchase and/or rental
price.
Adopted: date of manual adoption
Revised: April 24, 2001
I-6331 IJND-E
(Movies/Videos)
TEACHER REQUEST/PERMISSION FORM
FOR MOVIE/VIDEO USE
Date of Request: _
Teacher and School:
Course Title and/or Grade:
Movie/Video Title: _
Movie/Video Rating (circle one): G PG PG-13 R NR-(not rated)
Amount of the movie/video to be shown (minutes):
Proposed date(s) of viewing:
The Amphitheater Public Schools recognize that film/video shall only be
used to enhance instruction. Please explain why you believe that this
film/video excerpt is essential to your course/unit of study (continue on an
attached sheet of paper if necessary).
Excerpt contains (check all that apply):
o None of the following o Adult language o Human sexual behavior
o Violence o Graphic content o Illicit drug or alcohol use
What alternative arrangement/assignment do you propose for a student
whose parent does not give permission for his/her child's viewing of this
movie/video? (Continue on an attached sheet of paper if necessary).
Denied _ Approved _
_ _ Date
_
Teacher Signature Administrator Signature
Parental Response:
o I give my permission for my student to view the
movie/video described above.
o I do not give my permission for my student to view the
movie/video described above.
___
Student Name (please print) Parent Signature
05/11/01